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How far is Ballina from Richmond?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond Airport) and Ballina (Ballina Byron Gateway Airport) is 862 miles / 1387 kilometers / 749 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RCM) to Ballina (BNK) is 1166 miles / 1877 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 25 minutes.

Richmond Airport – Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

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Distance from Richmond to Ballina

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Ballina. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 861.938 miles
  • 1387.155 kilometers
  • 749.004 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 862.483 miles
  • 1388.033 kilometers
  • 749.478 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Richmond to Ballina?

The estimated flight time from Richmond Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)

On average, flying from Richmond to Ballina generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 310 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Ballina

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK).

Airport information

Origin Richmond Airport
City: Richmond
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: RCM
ICAO Code: YRMD
Coordinates: 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E
Destination Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
City: Ballina
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BNK
ICAO Code: YBNA
Coordinates: 28°50′2″S, 153°33′43″E